The U.N. says current climate efforts are inadequate to limit warming to 1.5°C, urging urgent global action.

The United Nations warns the world is significantly off track to meet its climate goals, with current national plans insufficient to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Despite some progress in renewable energy and emissions reductions, global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, and urgent, coordinated action is needed to close the gap.